Somali

The Somali word for orange is liin macaan. liin macaan is used to refer to the fruit known as an orange.

The Somali word for milk is caano. This includes cow’s milk, goat’s milk and milk from any other animal.

waan ku jecelahay is the Somali way to say “I like you”.

Waan ku jeclahay is the Somali way to say “I love you”. This phrase is an affirmation of romantic feeling.

The phrase “how was your day?” in Somali is maalintii sidee bay ahayd?

Waan fiicanahay is the Somali phrase for “I am fine”. A response used to say that you are healthy or doing well when someone asks how you are.

The phrase “be quiet” in Somali is translated as aamus. A command used to tell someone to stop talking or to make less noise.

waqti is the Somali word for time. waqti is used to refer to the measurement of a quantity of time.

The Somali word for whale is nibir. nibir is a noun used to refer to a large sea mammal.

fadlan is the Somali way to say please. fadlan is used as an interjection to make a polite request.